TEAM DIRECTORY

CLIENT ENGAGEMENT & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Dr. Madhvi Ramnial is the Client Engagement, Facilities, and Safety and Environmental Manager at Powertech Labs. Holding a PhD. in Chemistry and an MBA in Management of Technology, she has lead and participated in a broad variety of initiatives in the electric utility industry over the last ten years.

Madhvi began her career as an NSERC post-doctoral fellow at Powertech Labs conducting and managing R&D in insulating fluids, equipment diagnostics and condition assessment and monitoring. Her area of expertise was in transformer life extension and estimations prior to transitioning to Client Engagement. In addition to holding the position of Client Engagement Manager, Madhvi has recently taken on Facility Management as well as Safety and Environmental Management. She works directly with Powertech’s executive management team and is a highly motivated team leader.

Kelsea Franzke is the Communications Assistant in the Client Engagement Department at Powertech Labs. She provides support to the Marketing Manager with internal and external website maintenance related to corporate marketing plans and projects, and coordinates company presence at tradeshows and conferences. She is also responsible for planning and facilitating on-site customer tours.

Ms. Cinderela Kruk is the Communication and Web Design Specialist for the Client Engagement group at Powertech Labs. In this role, she is responsible for the coordination, development, and creation of all marketing communication collateral and digital/print material production, including website development and design. Cinderela has more than 15 years experience as a marketing solutions professional focused on customer communications, marketing strategies, digital media, web and social media campaigns, branding and design.

JOHN OWEN - P.Eng.Director of Business Development - U.S. SalesClient Engagement & Business Development

Mr. John Owen is the Director of Business Development in the United States for Powertech Labs. In this role, he manages all Business Development, Account Management, and Sales and Marketing for Powertech’s business activities across the U.S. Additionally, John supports all of Powertech’s electrical, mechanical, materials, chemistry and grid modernization laboratories.

With over 30 years of experience in the power industry, John works on growing Powertech’s business with electrical product manufacturers (OEM’s) and electric utility companies across the U.S.

Mr. Giuseppe Stanciulescu is the Business Development Specialist for the Client Engagement group at Powertech Labs. He is responsible for the customer engagement relation with BC Hydro, identifying customer needs, committing new services, as well as recognizing business opportunities to increase revenue. Giuseppe is a member of IEEE and is a registered engineer with the Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia.